and today, nevada is still struggling with a jobless rate well above the national average. ryan costello says, with so many people unemployed, manufacturers must play a larger role in training workers. >> costello: i think far too long we've had our heads in the sand, you know. we make our parts. we just hoped that the education system would produce what we need. and i think the recession, i think a lot of things have taught us, "no, you have to engage." >> pitts: so last year, costello convinced other manufacturers to design a training program with local community colleges. the plan was straightforward-- take unemployed people, test them for aptitude, interview them for attitude, and then train them for open jobs. >> grab the tool, hit the button to release the tool. >> pitts: the 20 handpicked students have different ages, backgrounds and work experience. for them, the training is free and they can still collect unemployment. ryan vrenon gets to school an hour early for a study group. >> ryan vrenon: so you've got three to the five right here, so it's .02. >> pitts: he's